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SK57 LNU

2007 Mercedes Ml 250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,144 mi
Last recorded129,144 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Ml 25096,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 LNU
MakeMercedes
ModelMl 250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,144 miles

Mil on ( pre failiure date )

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 129,129 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Mil on ( pre failiure date )

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 123,380 miles

General corrosion underneath

Mil on but pre fauliure date

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake noise, possible disc backing plates as heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 117,368 miles

EML on dash - prefailure date

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 117,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on dash - prefailure date

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 113,230 miles

Coil light came on during retest but cleared

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some bushes worn but functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mil on but pre failure date

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes worn but functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also close to legal limit, less than 2mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also close to legal limit, 2mm or less in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some bushes worn but functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mil on but pre failure date

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various bushes worn but functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 110,012 miles

Handbrake would benefit a service

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE, BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE, BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Number plate a bit loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn but still functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 110,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brakes sqeal noticed

Handbrake would benefit a service

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE, BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE, BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Number plate a bit loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes worn but still functional (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 109,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 104,651 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 104,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,650 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 97,650 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,831 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 89,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,098 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 67,098 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 58,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml 250?

Based on 7,460 MOT tests across 589 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 57
coil spring broken 42
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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SK57 LNU is a 2007 Mercedes Ml 250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Ml 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 96,474 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Ml 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK57 LNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes Ml 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK57 LNU is a 2007 Mercedes Ml 250, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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